Black Bear

Black bears are seldom aggressive and rarely injure people, however there are some basic steps you should take to avoid dangerous interactions with bears:

• BearWise Outdoor Basics
• BearWise Outdoor Safety Tips

For more bear safety information see the BearWise.org

Report a Black Bear Sighting

Fact Sheet
Scientific Name	Ursus americanus
Tracks	Front–6" L, 4" W Rear– 7" L, 5" W Walking stride: 17" - 25"
Total Length	50-70 inches
Weight	88-308 pounds
Habitat	Prefer forested areas with dense understory.
Breeding Season	June-July (peak breeding season)
Gestation Period	7-8 months (delayed implantation)
Litter Size	1-5 (average 2)
Social Aspects	Generally solitary except females with cubs.
Status	Black bear are occasionally seen in forested areas of North Dakota. There is no known breeding population of bears in the state.
Food Habits	Omnivorus - Fruits, new grass, forbs, mast, some animal matter.